- Enrollment
- 2,151
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Greenville, SC
Wade Hampton High
Federal NCES profile for Wade Hampton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450231000566
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wade Hampton High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #3 of 9
- high schools in Greenville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wade Hampton High has class sizes larger than 93% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wade Hampton High ranks #3 of 9 high schools in Greenville, SC.
School address
District: Greenville 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450231000566 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Wade Hampton High held near 1,780 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-51 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 96.5 → 95.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-51 students YoY 450231000566 · Greenville, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,790 enr · 18.6:1 · 51.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodmont High (2,151 students)
Wade Hampton High held near 1,780 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-51 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 96.5 → 95.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Wade Hampton High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodmont High
Woodmont High
2,151 students
- Mauldin High
Mauldin High
2,133 students
- J. L. Mann Hig
J. L. Mann High Academy
2,013 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
1,894 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High
1,846 students
- This school
Wade Hampton High
1,790 students
What this shows Wade Hampton High reports 1,790 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wade Hampton High compares
Wade Hampton High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 30% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▼ 31% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,790 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,790
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 93% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,375
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.5 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
175
in-school suspensions + 128 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 52.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
African American 17.5%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Wade Hampton High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greenville 01 reports $12,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wade Hampton High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmont High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mauldin High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J. L. Mann High Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wade Hampton High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,133
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,013
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Greenville
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
J. L. Mann High Academy
Standard public school
2,013 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Greenville Senior High Academy
Standard public school
1,730 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Berea High
Standard public school
1,250 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Southside High
Standard public school
1,075 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Powdersville High
Standard public school
1,024 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Carolina Academy (High)
Standard public school
976 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,790 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wade Hampton High
How many students attend Wade Hampton High?
Wade Hampton High has 1,790 students enrolled. It is a high school in Greenville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,831 (2022-23) → 1,780 (2023-24), nearly flat (-51).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wade Hampton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Wade Hampton High is 18.6:1, which is 30% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wade Hampton High?
51.3% of students at Wade Hampton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wade Hampton High?
The largest demographic group at Wade Hampton High is White at 52.7% of enrollment, in Greenville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wade Hampton High?
Wade Hampton High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wade Hampton High rank among high schools in Greenville?
By Resource Investment Index, Wade Hampton High ranks #3 of 9 high schools in Greenville, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Greenville on the city page.
What other schools are in Greenville 01?
Besides Wade Hampton High, Greenville 01 also operates Woodmont High (2,151 students), Mauldin High (2,133 students), and J. L. Mann High Academy (2,013 students). See the Greenville 01 district page for the complete list.